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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

By Lemony Snicket

Book 1 of 12 in the A Series Of Unfortunate Events series

Adjectives

dark humorous suspenseful engaging

Genres

Adventure Mystery Humour

Synopsis

After the sudden death of their parents, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live with the sinister Count Olaf, who is determined to steal their family fortune. The siblings must rely on their intelligence and resourcefulness to thwart his evil plans, facing numerous challenges and misfortunes along the way.

About the author

Lemony Snicket is a mysterious author best known for writing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', a set of exciting books about the clever Baudelaire children and their many adventures. His stories are full of mystery, surprises, and clever wordplay, making them popular with young readers who enjoy puzzling out secrets.

Pages

182 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2012

Community rating

Average score: 4.93

From 15 readers

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Penultimate Peril
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